Choosing Cameras and Lenses for a Fantastic Photo Safari to Africa: A Complete Guide

A photo safari to Africa is unlike anything else you’ll ever experience, so you’ll want the right cameras and lenses with you. Here’s a short checklist of things to keep in mind, and a detailed list of recommendations to fit any budget, from a super-low $700 to the sweet spot of $5,000 to sky-high five-figure plans…

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Is Israel’s El Al Airlines Heading for Bankruptcy?

Is Israel’s El Al Airlines heading for bankruptcy? Switzerland’s Swissair and Belgium’s Sabena are long gone. Alitalia — Italy’s national carrier and the papal airline — recently entered bankruptcy proceedings (again). And who even remembers Cyprus Airways, flyLAL, or Malev? Israel’s flagship newspaper Haaretz thinks Israel’s flagship airline may be next…

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